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kela13 · March 2015

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cms5315 · March 2015

Bad idea

Leahauc · March 2015

Very bad idea

finally1baby · March 2015

I have friends who smoked their whole pregnanies and their babies are super smart and unaffected... to each is own

lovermyboys · March 2015

Really? You need to ask whether or not it is ok to smoke weed while pregnant? What does your better judgement tell you? Maybe too much weed over the years has clouded both your judgement.

dancegurl1118 · March 2015

Clearly if you are asking about them testing the baby you know it is not right. I'm glad a priority would be making sure you aren't caught. Jesus Christ.

erinnlou · March 2015

Regardless of whether the baby will "turn out fine," any oxygen deprivation to the baby by any form of smoking is not healthy.
And I know the majority of OB offices do drug tests on the mothers at appointments. So she could still easily "get caught" and have her child taken from her.
Than again, I don't know what state your in. Maybe it's perfectly legal there. But in my state, it isn't. I would never risk losing my child becasue I want to smoke a couple joints.

asherk · March 2015

From https://www.mothertobabyca.org/high-times-for-marijuana-clearing-the-smoke-about-marijuana-use-during-pregnancy/

"Studies have reported associations between marijuana smoking and growth restriction and lower birth weight, particularly in women who keep smoking through delivery or late in pregnancy. An Australian study of almost 420,000 live births reported a higher risk for neonatal intensive care admission for newborns exposed prenatally to pot. Also, there are reports of abnormal responses or behaviors in the newborn period and this suggests a toxicity or withdrawal. The symptoms include exaggerated and prolonged startle reflexes (sleep cycle disturbances with high-pitched crying.) In a Brazilian study, exposed newborns were “more irritable and less responsive to calming, cried more during the examination, and exhibited more jitteriness and startles than the non-exposed neonates.” Pregnant women who smoke daily and/or through delivery, have a higher risk for complications in their pregnancy compared to women who quit in the first trimester."

tl;dr: yes, it's a poor decision to smoke pot during pregnancy. i can refer you to the actual scientific articles that this article is based on as well, but i feel like common sense should have taken care of this one.

NittanyPA · March 2015

Is this for real?

ashleyhozey · March 2015

This post is unbelievable. I can't.

inLOVEalready715 · March 2015

It's a category C drug so the risks cannot be ruled out. So is tylenol. I am definitely not advocating the use of cannabis while pregnant! I also don't think you should take tylenol unless you really need it...if your friend has gone 24 weeks without smoking she can hold off another 16. It just doesn't seem a worthwhile risk to take.

lovermyboys · March 2015

How dare a pregnant woman eat a cold cut or an over easy egg, but you are questioning smoking pot?

audi681 · March 2015

I have a friend who smoked her whole pregnancy, and we all waited, with bated breath, to see if the kid was normal. He is!! But I would never... Imagine the lifetime of guilt you would feel if he wasn't?

ashleyhozey · March 2015

I just don't understand how you could risk it? This is your child. You get to grow new life inside of you. How could you risk hurting your baby because you want to smoke pot? How could you be so selfish?

vandalaRose · March 2015

Do not let people judge you for this post. Weed is such a healing drug and helps with an unlimited amount of things from seizures to morning sickness I've researched until I couldn't research anymore and there has been absolutely nothing found besides a very low chance of low birth weight. Also if you only take a hit or two every once in awhile it only takes about 4 days to leave your system I was a very frequent smoker before pregancy and also was having a unbelievablely hard time at probably 16-21 weeks and I'll admit I did relapse and as I got further along im not gonna lie I started to feel guilty but doesn't mean the weed didn't help me any less I was so stressed out ready to abort my baby and was having suicidal thoughts due to some circumstances I was in and the weed helped me keep a level head and realize that was not what I wanted it helped me through that depressed state. I feel as if smoking just to smoke and if you're smoking a lot that's probably not the best idea I just feel it's silly a big ol pregant lady smoking a bowl but like a previous poster said to each its own all cases have shown it won't hurt your baby I just hate having the what if In the back of my head. But to answer your question no I do not believe a couple hits off a j will harm your baby but that's just my belief

NittanyPA · March 2015

vandalaRose said:
Do not let people judge you for this post. Weed is such a healing drug and helps with an unlimited amount of things from seizures to morning sickness I've researched until I couldn't research anymore and there has been absolutely nothing found besides a very low chance of low birth weight. Also if you only take a hit or two every once in awhile it only takes about 4 days to leave your system I was a very frequent smoker before pregancy and also was having a unbelievablely hard time at probably 16-21 weeks and I'll admit I did relapse and as I got further along im not gonna lie I started to feel guilty but doesn't mean the weed didn't help me any less I was so stressed out ready to abort my baby and was having suicidal thoughts due to some circumstances I was in and the weed helped me keep a level head and realize that was not what I wanted it helped me through that depressed state. I feel as if smoking just to smoke and if you're smoking a lot that's probably not the best idea I just feel it's silly a big ol pregant lady smoking a bowl but like a previous poster said to each its own all cases have shown it won't hurt your baby I just hate having the what if In the back of my head. But to answer your question no I do not believe a couple hits off a j will harm your baby but that's just my belief

I'm judging.

Limebearer · March 2015

Very interesting reply @vandalaRose , your right there are always 2 sides. I am so thankful you did not abort!

asun123 · March 2015

I can't even.

kagingras · March 2015

This has to be a troll post.

vandalaRose · March 2015

@NittanyPA that's fine if you wanna be a closed mined person but she was here for advice and comfort like the rest of us so I don't believe putting her down and saying she lacks common sense is helping it's also not gonna stop her from smoking either way she probably will she just wanted some opinions . @Limebearer thank you for considering what I was going through and reading my post with an open mind no one comes here to be judged and I respect you for not doing so ! Also I would like to make it clear to everyone I'm not still smoking I had a momentary relapse and am back on the the right track I was simply stating she's not alone. But doesn't deserve to be ridiculed .

ashleyhozey · March 2015

Holy shit.

asun123 · March 2015

Some people just are not meant to have children.

dancegurl1118 · March 2015

@vandalaRose yes she does deserve to be ridiculed and so do you. I will make no apologies about that. I'm not going to blow glitter up her ass for trying to see if she will get caught doing a (still) illegal in many states drug. Glad you're not smoking anymore but if you're going to try and WK for smoking pot during pregnancy...I can't.

Limebearer · March 2015

@vandalaRose , i myself am completely on the straight and narrow. My mother drank some, smoked pot and cigarettes when pregnant with me. I do have some problems, but we will never know if it was caused by my mom's decisions. After 5 miscarriages, i have not taken anything more than a tylenol. I am utterly terrified of doing anything with even the remotest chance of hurting my babies. I drank a sip of champagne at new years before remembering i was pregnant and i worried like mad till even my doctor told me to relax

NittanyPA · March 2015

vandalaRose said:
@NittanyPA that's fine if you wanna be a closed mined person but she was here for advice and comfort like the rest of us so I don't believe putting her down and saying she lacks common sense is helping it's also not gonna stop her from smoking either way she probably will she just wanted some opinions . @Limebearer thank you for considering what I was going through and reading my post with an open mind no one comes here to be judged and I respect you for not doing so ! Also I would like to make it clear to everyone I'm not still smoking I had a momentary relapse and am back on the the right track I was simply stating she's not alone. But doesn't deserve to be ridiculed

Pah-lease. Close minded? You don't know me. I'm far from close-minded. She wants advice? Here it mine: Don't do it. I'm not supporting something that will potentially fvck up your kid. Don't do it, it's a no brainer. I don't care if your hippie asses think all is well and good in the world, but don't smoke a freaking joint just to get your high and put that baby at risk. EVEN IF the risk was something like a low birth rate. This is your freaking child, man. What benefit does you smoking have for your child? None. Put the pipe down for a few months for Christ sake.

OP, you came here asking for advice. There is my honest two cents.

asun123 · March 2015

I seriously think the weed messed with your brain if you believe it's okay to smoke anything while pregnant.

Yeah, I used to smoke weed, when I was like 15.

You are absolutely out of your mind if you're even considering smoking. Like please, let me have your child before you harm them more.

mrspark812 · March 2015

All I have to say is...ARE YOU FUCKING SERIOUS!?!?!? Please tell me this is a joke. Is there really a person out there that thinks smoking anything during pregnancy is a good idea?! I personally believe anyone who uses drugs during pregnancy should be arrested and charged with child abuse and neglect. I worked in special education for 3 years so I have seen the ramifications of what something so stupid does to a child, whether its alcohol or drugs of any kind. It is the stupidest, most selfish thing you can do. If you can't wait 9 freaking months without getting high then you have a problem and need help. I pray for that child and for the child of anyone who thinks this is a good idea.

ETA: I don't have anything against weed, I think it can very helpful to some people. But I do have a MAJOR problem about using it during pregnancy. Just don't, please for the sake of your child please don't.

Also after reading posts about the kids being "fine" just because they weren't born with birth defeats does not mean they are fine. Again worked in SPED so I know the difficulties students with learning disabilities have. And often these disabilities aren't diagnosed until the child is older and in school. Many children of mother's who drank during pregnancy don't have Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, they have ADHD. Your baby may look fine but you have no idea the damage you have caused to their brain. I know this is a discussion about weed but both situations are putting your child in danger so to me they are the same exact thing.

Here is a source supporting my claims about alcohol and ADHD: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21739408

beccer123 · March 2015

I personally don't smoke and wouldn't while pregnant. My partner does. If he didn't have it, we would be up the creek without a paddle sometimes. He has issues but it's easier to smoke than take numerous prescription drugs. You have to weight the pros and cons of any drug. Talk to your doctor, family and friends.

NittanyPA · March 2015

This makes me want to slap people. Even if OP is a troll, there is clearly some here agreeing with their whole heart, which makes my heart sad.

@beccer123 if your SO smokes, then whatever. he's not growing a HUMAN LIFE in his non-existent uterus!

And just to throw it out there. If I went to my doctor and said " Hey, doc, once your done measuring the details of my baby I'm growing inside of me, I'd like to talk to you about the weed I wanna smoke tonight..." My doctor would look at me straight in the eye and tell me that's one of the worst fucking ideas a person could have right now.

kladd7182 · March 2015

Is your friend a special kind of fucking stupid? She is exactly the type of idiot that should not procreate. Ever.

NittanyPA · March 2015

kladd7182 said:
Is your friend a special kind of fucking stupid? She is exactly the type of idiot that should not procreate. Ever.

AMEN!

vandalaRose · March 2015

I'm not gonna take the time and read your people's ignorant posts if putting people down helps you get over the fact that there are tons of women smoking pot while pregnant then go ahead take it out on me but pot saved mine and my child's life whether you chose to believe it or not and whether it be the right decision or not I live in a state where it is completely legal ! Why ?? Because it's a healing drug and has even helped my 4 year old cousin with epilepsy!! How would you feel seeing an infant having a seizure and taking up to 22 pills a day all to try using cannabis on him and having him for the first time not have a seizure for a whole month ! Keep living your lives with closed minds and when your kid develops a serious condition even though you did everything right during pregnancy and then see how cannabis cures and get back to me until then do not argue with me about what someone you don't even know should and should not do. She came for advice I gave her mine. How about giving her your advice with out calling names and talking down ? That's what this app is for isn't it ?? Not to get into arguments with people who comment on the post, the post its simply about the one who posted it in the first place getting advice but I see now that's highly unlikely with all of you being mean like it will help her not smoke just gonna make her not come back to the app and do things without advice of other moms or ftm.

babydoll1008 · March 2015

No.

kacdanz · March 2015

I have several opinions on this but I won't go there. I would not smoke marijuana while pregnant...there is simply not enough research on the effects negative or positive on your unborn child.

asherk · March 2015

@vandalarose I think the bigger issue here is that, with any medication (natural or otherwise), you need to have a discussion with your doctor to weigh the pros and cons. There are loads of medications that are not safe or have inconclusive results on the effects of the developing fetus - including marijuana. Pregnancy is not the time to self medicate; you really need to have these kinds of discussions with your medical team to determine if it's a good idea for you to use them or not. There is plenty of research out that that suggests THC can have an impact on the formation of neurons in the baby's brain (most of these are mice and animal studies, because of the ethical issues with testing on pregnant women and the unwillingness of many women to be truthful about potential substance abuse during pregnancy), so unless it is an absolute medical necessity, it should be avoided in the same way that alcohol and other controlled substances are. There are too many essential parts of the baby that are developing in the womb to be worth risking it, in my opinion.

I'm glad that you feel your decision to use marijuana during your pregnancy helped you, but it is a bit too soon to say that everything is fine and it didn't hurt the baby (and I am certainly hoping that is the case!). There's more research out there that suggests more than just the low risk of low birth weight that you mentioned earlier.

I also work with a lot of special education students, and there are plenty of them whose mother's have openly admitted to smoking pot during pregnancy. For this reason, as well as some of the studies that I have read regarding the effect of THC on fetal development, I would advise OP (and her friend) to avoid smoking anything during pregnancy.

beccer123 · March 2015

vandalaRose said:
I'm not gonna take the time and read your people's ignorant posts if putting people down helps you get over the fact that there are tons of women smoking pot while pregnant then go ahead take it out on me but pot saved mine and my child's life whether you chose to believe it or not and whether it be the right decision or not I live in a state where it is completely legal ! Why ?? Because it's a healing drug and has even helped my 4 year old cousin with epilepsy!! How would you feel seeing an infant having a seizure and taking up to 22 pills a day all to try using cannabis on him and having him for the first time not have a seizure for a whole month ! Keep living your lives with closed minds and when your kid develops a serious condition even though you did everything right during pregnancy and then see how cannabis cures and get back to me until then do not argue with me about what someone you don't even know should and should not do. She came for advice I gave her mine. How about giving her your advice with out calling names and talking down ? That's what this app is for isn't it ?? Not to get into arguments with people who comment on the post, the post its simply about the one who posted it in the first place getting advice but I see now that's highly unlikely with all of you being mean like it will help her not smoke just gonna make her not come back to the app and do things without advice of other moms or ftm.

I wish the world could see that everyone opinion matters but it doesn't.

This place is getting childish with ppl reporting others for no reason just bc they don't like other opinion. I'm leaving. I having better things to do with my life than deal with pettiness.

ThisMakes5 · March 2015

And on a side note .... legal doesnt mean you should do it while pregnant.

It is legal to sleep with someone who has aids, doesnt mean you want to do it while pregnant.

It is legal to drink embalming fluid... another thing you might not want to do while pregnant.

It is legal to eat till you get sick, and gain 300 pounds... still not something you want to do while pregnant.

I am not one to be rude on here to anyone, however just because something is legal doesnt make it safe or good for you and the baby thst you chose to grow.

twindlej · March 2015

Trust me ladies I worked as a nurse in a newborn nursery and babies are most definately affected by weed. They do withdrawal with shaking and irritability. They cannot be easily consoled. They have trouble breast feeding at first and startle easily. Not worth it!!!! You and your baby will be tested and if caught child services will be called!!! Not worth it! Your baby is worth a little self control!

Misheldon · March 2015

Please ask yourself: What would your medical doctor say?

Please don't do drugs while creating a new life, that's a very unfortunate choice to make on behalf of your unborn child.

oneblessedmess · March 2015

Here's a thought. Anyone who is considering smoking weed while pregnant? Go ahead and ask your doctor if it's okay. See what they say.

cls2015 · March 2015

vandalaRose said:
I'm not gonna take the time and read your people's ignorant posts if putting people down helps you get over the fact that there are tons of women smoking pot while pregnant then go ahead take it out on me but pot saved mine and my child's life whether you chose to believe it or not and whether it be the right decision or not I live in a state where it is completely legal ! Why ?? Because it's a healing drug and has even helped my 4 year old cousin with epilepsy!! How would you feel seeing an infant having a seizure and taking up to 22 pills a day all to try using cannabis on him and having him for the first time not have a seizure for a whole month ! Keep living your lives with closed minds and when your kid develops a serious condition even though you did everything right during pregnancy and then see how cannabis cures and get back to me until then do not argue with me about what someone you don't even know should and should not do. She came for advice I gave her mine. How about giving her your advice with out calling names and talking down ? That's what this app is for isn't it ?? Not to get into arguments with people who comment on the post, the post its simply about the one who posted it in the first place getting advice but I see now that's highly unlikely with all of you being mean like it will help her not smoke just gonna make her not come back to the app and do things without advice of other moms or ftm.

Never once did OP say ANYTHING about taking medical marijuana while pregnant. The answer to that would be "ask your doctor" (though a doctor would probably tell you to limit use as much as possible). It is a class C drug which means it hasn't been tested properly yet.

Nobody on here said anything about whether or not they believe that marijuana has health benefits for certain people. Don't try to change the OP's meaning just to fit your rant.

I believe OP was talking about smoking pot for her own entertainment - apparently that's more important to her than the health of her baby.

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